A clubber who hurled a glass at LMFAO star REDFOO on a night out in Sydney, Australia last year (14) has pleaded guilty to assault.
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A clubber who hurled a glass at LMFAO star REDFOO on a night out in Sydney, Australia last year (14) has pleaded guilty to assault.
The Sexy and I Know It hitmaker, real name Stefan Gordy, was partying at The Golden Sheaf Hotel in August (14) when he was attacked and he later received treatment for a nasty head wound.
Arian Berisha, 21, denied charges of reckless wounding and assault in September (14), but changed his plea on the latter charge to guilty during an appearance at Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney on Tuesday (31Mar15). The charge of reckless wounding has been dropped and Berisha will be sentenced in the same court on 26 May (15).
Redfoo previously said of the incident, "I have no clue on why you could do such a thing, I can only think of the word jealousy... Why would somebody throw a glass at somebody? (Clubs have to) get rid of the glass cups, the glass bottles. It's just unnecessary in the club and it's very dangerous. I don't do shows unless there's everything plastic in the clubs and the shows."
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MADONNA DEFENDS JAY Z'S NEW STREAMING SERVICE

MADONNA has defended JAY Z's new streaming service Tidal amid allegations the company has been designed to line the pockets of wealthy artists instead of providing a better experience for fans.
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MADONNA has defended JAY Z's new streaming service Tidal amid allegations the company has been designed to line the pockets of wealthy artists instead of providing a better experience for fans.
Stars including Beyonce, Kanye West and Rihanna helped the rapper launch the subscription streaming service on Monday (30Mar15) and they have all been heavily promoting the brand on social media.
The co-ordinated effort sparked a backlash from fans, who accused the musicians of using social media activism techniques to plug a money-making scheme, while critics have also accused Tidal's celebrity backers of jumping onboard the service simply because it will earn them more profits than other outlets.
Madonna has now addressed the criticism in a post on Instagram.com, writing, "Tidal is not about consumption and greed! Its (sic) about protecting an art form that is beloved to all of us music! #rebelhearts stand together for what they believe in (sic)!.. Everything will be explained and revealed in time! Have faith! And remember nothing is for free! This is a universal law. Somewhere-Somehow-Someone has to pay. There is always an exchange."
Tidal, which is touted as world's first artist-owned subscription music service, is accessed for a monthly fee. British pop star Lily Allen previously declared the subscription-only service could drive fans back to downloading music illegally if high-profile artists begin dumping their back catalogues from sites like Spotify, which offers a free service funded by advertising alongside the ad-free subscription.
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TESLA frontman JEFF KEITH is recovering after undergoing hip replacement surgery.
The veteran rockers cut short their 2015 tour after the singer was struck down with crippling joint pain linked to arthritis, and he has now undergone an operation to fix the problems.
Keith is recuperating ahead of planned rehearsals for Tesla's shows on an upcoming rock cruise and a summer (15) tour with Def Leppard and Styx.
A message posted on the band's Facebook.com page reads, "Tesla lead singer JK has made a full recovery from his hip replacement surgery, he is enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation at this time. The band will resume rehearsals for the Monsters Of Rock Cruise next week and run through a set of songs from their latest album Simplicity. The 2015 tour was cut short due to pain resulting from arthritis in JK's hip, and the band had to make a quick decision to get him into surgery in order to be ready for the tour this summer."
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NICKI MINAJ RECEIVES ROYAL PROPOSAL

Rapper NICKI MINAJ was thrilled to receive a marriage proposal from a fan with royal connections after meeting DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES' nephew backstage at a gig in London.
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Rapper NICKI MINAJ was thrilled to receive a marriage proposal from a fan with royal connections after meeting DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES' nephew backstage at a gig in London.
The Starships hitmaker performed at the O2 Arena in the British capital last week (ends29Mar15), and after the show she was introduced to Viscount Louis Spencer, son of the late royal's brother Earl Charles Spencer and cousin to Princes William and Harry.
Minaj revealed the meeting ended with a mock proposal from Spencer, much to her delight.
She shared a picture of herself posing with Spencer on Instagram.com and added in a caption, "The Royal Family stopped by. Louis Spencer Nephew of Princess Diana - he said he wants to marry me... Check out our wedding photo... no honestly it was such an honour..."
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CHAKA KHAN SUFFERED UNWITTING DRUG RELAPSE AT SNOOP DOGG'S HOUSE

Soul icon CHAKA KHAN jeopardised more than 20 years of sobriety when she accidentally inhaled marijuana smoke during a party at SNOOP DOGG's home.
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Soul icon CHAKA KHAN jeopardised more than 20 years of sobriety when she accidentally inhaled marijuana smoke during a party at SNOOP DOGG's home.
The I'm Every Woman hitmaker endured a well-documented battle with alcohol and drug abuse in the past, but she declared herself clean from cocaine and heroin in the early 1990s, and gave up booze in the early 2000s.
The singer, real name Yvette Stevens, has now revealed she suffered a slip during a bash at Snoop Dogg's house earlier this year (15) when she accidentally inhaled second-hand smoke from a joint.
She tells Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper, "The place was filled with marijuana smoke. I was there for four hours and it took me two or three days to recover just from breathing in there! I call myself an ex-addict. For years I was having fun and it all made fun more fun for me (sic). But life changes."
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ONE DIRECTION STARTING WORK ON FIRST ALBUM AS FOUR-PIECE

The remaining members of ONE DIRECTION are beginning work on their first album as a four-piece.
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The remaining members of ONE DIRECTION are beginning work on their first album as a four-piece.
Zayn Malik hit headlines last week (ends29Mar15) when he announced he was leaving the group to live like a "normal 22 year old", and One Direction fans feared for the group's future.
However, bandmember Niall Horan has taken to Twitter.com to tell his 21.9 million followers that the singers are now heading back to work in the studio.
He writes, "Had a sit down last night with the label, started organising our writing sessions for the next album! F**kkk yeaaaahhhh (sic)! Can't wait!"
The news comes after British producer Naughty Boy took to Twitter on Tuesday (31Mar15) to release what he claimed is a sample of Malik's solo work.
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